Famous quote by Malcolm Wallop

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You talked about national identity cards and the terrorism bill. We have made a government that has grown used to viewin
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"You talked about national identity cards and the terrorism bill. We have made a government that has grown used to viewing us as subjects, has grown used to seeing its role as commanding us"

- Malcolm Wallop

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This quote by Malcolm Wallop speaks with the power dynamics in between the federal government as well as its residents. He is recommending that the government has actually come to be accustomed to checking out citizens as topics, and that its duty is to command them. This indicates that the government has come to be as well effective and is not appreciating the legal rights of its people. He is additionally describing the introduction of nationwide identity cards as well as the terrorism bill, which are both measures that have been applied to boost government control over residents. This quote highlights the demand for people to be aware of their rights as well as to guarantee that the government is not exceeding its boundaries. It is important for residents to be vigilant as well as to hold the federal government accountable for its actions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Malcolm Wallop somewhere between February 27, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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